Deshaun Watson hasn’t played football since Jan. 3, 2021 when he was with the Houston Texans, but the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback has more guaranteed money on his contract than Aaron Rodgers.
According to Jake Trotter, who covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN, Watson has $230 million on his contract with the AFC North club, which is the most guaranteed money on a single contract in league history.
Rodgers has $150.7 million guaranteed on his contract with the Green Bay Packers. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has $150 million guaranteed. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has $141.5 million guaranteed on his contract. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has $126 million guaranteed.
Most guaranteed money on a single contract in NFL history:
Deshaun Watson $230 million
Aaron Rodgers: $150.7 million
Josh Allen: $150 million
Patrick Mahomes: $141.5 million
Dak Prescott: $126 million@ESPNStatsInfo— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) March 18, 2022
Aside from Prescott, all of the other quarterbacks have at least led their teams to a conference title game, a stage in the playoffs Cleveland has not seen since 1989.
The trade package for Watson is expected to include a total of five draft picks, including three first-round selections.